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Province of Lecce
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Lecce
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Lecce to Cesine Protected Natural Reserve Full-Day Bike Tour
1 day
Full Day
About this activity
Starting from Lecce, the first part of your track is on the way out to the city. After a few kms we will be in the countryside on secondary roads. The first stop is the fortified city of Acaya, famous for its castle built by Gian Giacomo dell’Acaya, military engineer of Carlo V. The castle was recently restored and events and exhibitions are now organized there. Going to piazza Gian Giacomo we'll stop at cafè/salumeria where we can eat a sandwich or drink a coffee - turning right and then left, after the old door of the castle.
From Acaya we'll move on to the Adriatic coast road north of Torre Specchia for a refreshing swim (there are some beaches club open, among which Punta Renas).
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a visit at the Nature Reserve Le Cesine, a humid environment among the best preserved and most important ones in southern Italy. Back on track through some small villages such as Vanze and Strudà, where we can take a break. Riding through some country lanes we'll see olive trees, recognizable for their size and for the logs, true works of art made by nature. We'll go back to Lecce through side streets between the campaigns.
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From Acaya we'll move on to the Adriatic coast road north of Torre Specchia for a refreshing swim (there are some beaches club open, among which Punta Renas).
In the afternoon we'll enjoy a visit at the Nature Reserve Le Cesine, a humid environment among the best preserved and most important ones in southern Italy. Back on track through some small villages such as Vanze and Strudà, where we can take a break. Riding through some country lanes we'll see olive trees, recognizable for their size and for the logs, true works of art made by nature. We'll go back to Lecce through side streets between the campaigns.
Included
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Use of bicycle
- Use of helmet
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Infant seats available
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
65%
Sport
45%
Cultural
35%
Reviews
really enjoyed this experience. great bike ride and a lovely two hours on the beach, went at a pace i was comfortable with and had stops for coffee and to look at some olive trees.. was a bit saddle sore but was certainly worth it. carlo, our guide was very attentive.